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The ExtraEnergy Magazine is now a Yearbook. The 2017 first issue features 85 comprehensive test reports, as we celebrate 200 years of the bicycle, 130 years of electric bikes, and 25 years of ExtraEnergy.org. Plus, the LEV educational tour, training opportunities, test methodology, companies, components and interviews, and a look back at 2016 events. more...

Your vote counts for a change in the bike definition. Vote now for the equality of the pedelec on openPetition.de. more...

The latest ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-bike Test starts on the 13th October 2018. New drive systems, new technology and fitness outdoors. Women of all ages are especially welcome. more...

ExtraEnergy interviewed Echo Qi, MAC Motor, at China Cycle 2018 about the company, the components they were exhibiting at the show, and their unique technology. "MAC motors always offer real excitement for the rider, especially when they take an electric bike up steep climbs or on a hilly road." more...

Alex Gong, Shenzen Modiary Co.,LTD, interviewed at China Cycle 2018. Shenzen Modiary was exhibiting its electric bike chargers as part of the LEV Components Special Exhibition. more...

The anti dumping of electric bicycles imported from China hearings was held at the Berlaymont Building on 18th April 2018. more...

8th June 2018, Kitzbuhel Alps, Austria. A convention of a different kind. Topic 2018: Pedelec future in the internet of things & e-bike sharingsystems. Watch the photo gallery and video clips  more...

On the 15th April 2018, the ExtraEnergy Pedelec Awards were presented to the winners of the 2017 test season.  more...

For immediate publication: Ten vehicles achieved exceptional ratings across thirteen product groups. more...

Good, safe, fast: a bike of superlatives and not just in technology and looks: also in price.  more...

An exceptional performance: after accelerating up smoothly it gives a powerful “seven- league boots” feeling. A stable frame and wide tyres provide a solid ride and safety.  more...

*Very Good Cargo Performance, Good Easy, Good Business more...

Stromer has set a new benchmark with the ST2 S: perfect ride performance, integrated design and top-end... more...

A classic, top-class pedelec: the QWIC Premium NM8 combines an upright riding position and low step-through with pleasantly smooth assistance,... more...

The master of range, and it doesn’t just swallow up the miles, it also irons out any bumps along the way. A top class pedelec 45 for a grand tour, and also for your daily... more...

A Spanish high-flyer in fresh Superman blue. It surprised with plenty of power and solid handling on all of the test routes.  more...

Raw power and lurid colours: this is a bruiser of a bike designed superbly for off-road trails, and which also rides as if on rails on-road. It's a test win for the FOCUS JAM² C Plus Pro in the Sport Offroad product group. more...

With the powerful TX, FLYER cruised in style to victory in the Easy and Family product groups, also attaining a ‘Very Good’ in the City-Comfort group,... more...

Date: 8th - 10th June 2018, Name of the event: E-bike Festival, Town: Brixent im Thale, Country: Austria. What: ExtraEnergy LEV Components Special Exhibition + Test IT Show, Test Track: Outdoor, Opening Hours: Friday : 8 a.m - 5 p.m, Saturday: 10 a.m - 8 p.m, Sunday: 10 a.m - 4 p.m. more...

Advertise with ExtraEnergy: Pedelec and E-Bike Test, Yearbook, LEV Components Special Exhibition, ExtraEnergy.org, Test IT Show and Trade Fair Framework Programme, Marketing Know-how more...

Date: 22nd to 25th February 2018, Name of the event: Fahrrad Essen, Town: Essen, Country: Germany, What: ExtraEnergy LEV Components Special Exhibition + Test IT Show, Kind of Event: Bike Show, No. of Visitors: 83,000, Test Track: Indoor, Opening Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. more...

The focus in the Ergonomics Test is the pedelec in everyday use. ExtraEnergy and the Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB) warmly invited. Photo gallery now online. more...

4th October 2017, Wassenaar, NL. Interview: Marieke Haafkens (Marketing & Communications Leasure Team, ANWB) and Joyce Luk (Marketing & Communications Ensurance Team, ANWB). more...

4th October 2017, Wassenaar, NL. ExtraEnergy interviewed Bert Bosman (editor, www.ANWB.nl). "I am very interested in developments, they are still going on. There is a big future for bicycles." more...

EnergyBus partner emtas GmbH at EUROBIKE 2017: an interview with Torsten Gedenk, MD of emtas GmbH, as part of the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE 2017. more...

A strong R&D team, fast chargers and in-car chargers for mobile charging of electric bikes. Interview with Tony Zhang, Export Director, Shenzhen Modiary Co.,Ltd. The interview was conducted by Rotsy Ratsiorimanana. more...

ExtraEnergy on show at EUROBIKE: from an interactive component experience to pedelec test results to test rides. 42,590 trade visitors (from 101 countries) and 22,160 end users on the public day. more...

Offroad pedelecs, lifestyle pedelecs, folding / compact pedelecs, youth pedelecs, cargo pedelecs, tandem pedelecs, add-on kit pedelecs, drive systems overview, vehicle to X and apps. more...

ExtraEnergy has been testing pedelecs for 25 years - 2017 was a year of superlatives - and 2018 will be even better! more...

Significant developments are redefining state of the art technology: we summarise the key trends for you below. more...

Register your pedelecs and e-bikes now. Delivery of vehicle/s until 3rd September 2017. Exclusion when delivered after 13th September 2017. Free of charge bonus options: BIKE BILD, ANWB and Norsk elbilforening. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of BEAMts. SantaMonicaEV is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Energizer Plus. Schwalbe is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Drive 6.0. MPF is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Chain. TAYA is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Drive Unit, Intuvia and PowerPack 500. BOSCH is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Li-Ion Battery Charger 091. Modiary is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of EnergyBus Connector. Rosenberger is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of BionX · D 250 DV 135 Retrofit E-Bike System. BionX is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of gearsensor. gearsensor.com is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of CarbonDrive. Gates is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of EnergyBus Software Stack in ANSI-C. emtas is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of piCAN-Logger and piCAN-Pocket-Charger. pironex is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of ZZ99/ZZ100, ZZ98 and YJ98. Greenway is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of SF-06 and SF-06S. Phylion is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Central Control Unit, Pedelec HMI Full Color Display, Pedelec HMI Modul–Segmented and Battery Pack for Pedelecs and E-Bikes. Marquardt is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Center motor CMT01, DGW09C and DGW22. Shengyi is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of binova flow - Display, binova - Central Motor and binova - Battery. binova is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Israel Seat Tube and F&F-1. DLG is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Fairy 2, Panther 8 and Penguin 9 . DRN is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of NuVinci Cycling · N380SE group set and NuVinci Cycling · C3  / C8s Shifter. NuVinci Cycling is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

3rd and 4th October 2017, Wassenaar, Netherlands. Test pedelecs for their everyday usability. Take part – learn all about them – and take them on test rides. ExtraEnergy and the ANWB warmly invite you to participate. more...

The latest ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-bike Test starts on the 8th September 2017. New drive systems, new technology and fitness outdoors. Women of all ages are especially welcome. more...

On the 7th and 8th June 2017, ExtraEnergy and the ANWB organised the Ergonomics Test in Wassenaar as part of their new partnership. With 4.4 million members, the ANWB is the largest club in the Netherlands. more...

Drive system components and value-adding functionality via software-based services are the focus of the ExtraEnergy Tests 2017-18. Delivery of bikes for the 2017 Spring Test is still possible until the 17th May 2017. more...

For immediate publication: ExtraEnergy Test: focus on drive system components and software-based services more...

6th to 9th May 2017, Shanghai, China, ExtraEnergy LEV Components Special Exhibition. Total exhibition space: 150.000 sqm, Target visitors: final customers, importers, retailers, wholesalers more...

85 vehicles tested. 13 test winners. 27 Very Good and 24 Good. 22 pedelecs and e-bikes received no award. All test results, including measured values & prices, sensor type, extras and manufacturer contact. more...

Register your pedelecs and e-bikes now. Delivery from 18th April to 17th May 2017. more...

On the 22nd March 2017, the ExtraEnergy Pedelec Awards were presented to the winners of the Autumn 2016 test season. First ExtraEnergy test with 85 bikes. Twelve vehicles achieved exceptional ratings across thirteen product groups. more...

The latest ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-bike Test starts on the 18th April 2017. New drive systems, new technology and fitness outdoors. Women of all ages are especially welcome. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of DAPU motors for electric bikes, model M155CH for Fat Bike Motor, M179CN and MD250. DAPU is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide.  more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of HiTech Energy batteries. HiTech Energy is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

On the 11th and 12th March 2017, ExtraEnergy invites interested parties to express their opinions on pedelecs and e-bikes in the Landhotel Villa am Gutshof in Mühltroff, Germany. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Bafang MAX Drive Systems, Bafang Front Drive Systems and Bafang BBS Mid Drive Systems/BBS 01. Bafang is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Enjoy an interactive experience, with direct hands-on experience of Ananda´s hub motors (rear / front) and mid motors. Ananda is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. Contact: overseas@ananda.com.cn, www.ananda.com.cn more...

For immediate publication: ExtraEnergy Test Track, Pedelec Award Ceremony and LEV Components Special Exhibition. more...

ONWAY city, folding, mountain, trekking and fat tyre all-terrain electric bikes. 24-7 service, low MOQ and fast delivery. ONWAY is touring with the LEV Components Special Exhibition. more...

22nd to 25th March 2017, Taipei, Taiwan. ExtraEnergy Test Track, Pedelec Award Ceremony and LEV Components Special Exhibition. more...

2 February 2017, Mainz, Germany, AABC Europe Conference. Legal Lithium Battery Transport without Dangerous Good Requirements by Hannes Neupert (Batso.org). Download now. more...

E-Bike Africa Team More Determined Than Ever Despite Delay. By Susanne Brüsch, www.pedelec adventures.com. more...

DK City converts your bike into a pedelec 25 as easy as 1,2,3. Front Drive, 48V 350W or 24 V 350W, wireless connectivity. Available in 20, 26 and 28 inch. Visit the LEV Components Special Exhibition with direct hands-on experience on DK City´s E-bike Kits. more...

A distinctive bike for distinctly brisk rides which you don’t mind at all ending up longer than you planned. This comfortable bike masters even the roughest routes effortlessly. more...

Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Bad Soden am Taunus, 4th November 2016 – Industry welcomes the recently published European standard EN 50604-1:2016 as it defines a more...

EUROBIKE 2016: Easy maintenance, diversity of choice, powerful motor, pedal assisted system, all in one design, wireless technology, easy installation. Interview with Snow Chen, CEO TUNG KENG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD., at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE 2016. more...

At EUROBIKE 2016, ExtraEnergy interviewed Cindy Yu (CEO JIAXING HONGRUI MACHINERY CO., LTD.) and Jason Lee at the LEV Components Special Exhibition.  more...

Child carrying bikes are very widely used across the Netherlands and in Denmark, and even the Danish Crown Prince and Princess are seen regularly riding from their castle carrying their successors in a cargo bike. more...

What, how and why. Test bikes and test procedure. Ride testing. Lessons learned and potential for developments in the cargo pedelec market. Special demands on the drive system. Motor position and gears. Steering, and handling in general. Special components for cargo pedelecs. more...

Data gathering is carried out by special measurement instrumentation which is unique worldwide. Measurements take place under real world conditions, directly on the test bikes while they are being ridden. more...

Solar mobility activity for 34 years. Changing image: from embarrassing to cool. Hannes Neupert (President ExtraEnergy e.V./Executive Director EnergyBus e.V.) in the editorial of the ExtraEnergy Magazine. more...

LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE, booth-no. FO-OG100, Foyer East. For further information, please contact Carolin Pfeffer (Project Coordinator LEV Componenets Special Exhibition). more...

5,000 kilometers from Coastal California to Colorado Mountains. ExtraEnergy is media partner. more...

International Energy Agency: Hybrid and Electric Vehicles - The Electric Drive Commutes. Task 23. Download the full Report 2015. more...

31st August - 4th September 2016, EUROBIKE, Friedrichshafen, Germany. Pedelecs: Global market, technology trends, standardization, legislation, Battery Safety Standard EN 50604, Cargo Pedelecs tested by ExtraEnergy. more...

5th to 9th October 2016, INTERMOT, Cologne. ExtraEnergy is organising the test track and the LEV Components Special Exhibition. Manufacturers can register now. more...

15th and 16th September 2016. Open Day at binova GmbH in Glashütte, Germany. Rebuild your desired bike without other installation costs. binova flow® speaks EnergyBus. more...

1st July 2016, Kitzbühel Alps, Austria. ABS, all-wheel drive, sounds, sharing systems, highly automated production processes. What do these mean for pedelecs? more...

Cargo pedelec everyday and tour test rider 2016, Thomas Schmidt, provides free cargo pedelec rental. He wanted to know the latest cargo pedelecs, alongside some of the most experienced cargo bike riders around. Read his profile here. more...

Cargo pedelec everyday and tour test rider Eric Poscher is the author of the book CARGO BIKE BOOM. He wanted to see the latest technical developments and to make a systematic comparison of the various different cargo pedelecs. Read his profile here. more...

6th to 9th May, China Cycle 2016, Shanghai, China. ExtraEnergy represented all of the major Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) component and system manufacturers worldwide. more...

Longer lifetime, smooth and quiet shifting. gearsensor.com cuts off/reduces the motor torque during shifting. LEV Components Special Exhibition member Radim Mráz (Head of Sales, Co-owner gearsensor.com) told us more. more...

2nd and 3rd July 2016, Kirchberg, Tirol, Austria: a quite extraordinary experience. Your dream pedelec at one of the most beautiful test-ride locations worldwide. With ExtraEnergy Test IT Show and LEV Components Special Exhibition. more...

Computer scientist from Saarbrucken, Germany, receives 2.4 million euros for research on embedded systems for pedelecs and e-bikes. Power to the People. Verified. more...

11 June 2016, Open Day, ExtraEnergy, Tanna, Germany. Bike Boom - the book. Reading with Carlton Reid, the executive editor of BikeBiz.com, and the author of ´Roads Were Not Built For Cars´ (Island Press, 2015) and ´Bike Boom´ (published in 2016). Watch impressions in the photo gallery. more...

Summary: Whether it’s for a ride to the supermarket or a major tour – this ladies pedelec will stand by its man. more...

Summary: A trend-setting cracker with unusual frame geometry and the highest power assist values of any bike on test. Clear test winner in the lifestyle pedelec product group. more...

Summary: An affordably-priced easy pedelec with a solid mid motor, but we had to deduct marks for ride quality and some details which did not live up to expectations.  more...

Summary: A lurid green powerhouse with compact frame design, clever battery integration and agile, sporty handling. more...

Summary: Stromer has set a new benchmark with the ST2 S: perfect ride performance, integrated design and top-end specification make this the well-deserved test winner for business pedelecs. more...

Summary: A compact all-rounder with many smart features – in the Q-POWER, Klever has delivered a technically refined pedelec with a striking design. more...

Summary: A high-endurance all-rounder with a well-balanced drive system and well-matched components. The Include Premium earned itself two “Very Good” verdicts – as an easy pedelec and as a city comfort pedelec. more...

Summary: Integration is the name of the game for this top model in the hard-fought easy pedelec group. Congratulations! more...

Summary: For when carrying capacity is the decisive factor: this family pedelec group test winner can take the strain, yet it’s still light on its feet. more...

Summary: The Traveller E success story continues: following 2013 and 2014, this year it’s taken yet another test win in the city comfort group, and as an easy pedelec the Traveller E is also “Very Good”. more...

Summary: With is gentle swan-neck looks and relaxed handling, the Twin RT is especially convincing as an easy pedelec, but it also puts in a good showing in the city comfort group. more...

Summary: A tightly tuned speed machine, the eflow ER2 really rewards its rider only when they contribute enough power themselves – but then it’s quite something! The tidy looks, with that mighty battery pack in the seatpost, are striking. more...

Summary: Sporty looks, a powerful assist system and good specification: this Fischer MTB earned a “Good” in the off-road category. But while it does have limitations for sporting use, it’s a lot of off-road pedelec for the price. more...

Summary: Ein auf das Wesentliche reduziertes Pedelec mit viel Licht und ein wenig Schatten. Der günstige Preis kombiniert mit guten Fahrwerten bringt ein „Sehr Gut“ bei den Easy Pedelecs ein. more...

With its powerful TX, Flyer carried off the touring pedelecs test win with flying colours. The full-suspension frame is a true delight! more...

Summary: Powerful assistance and a very harmonious ride quality – this hardtail really captured the hearts of some riders, and richly earned its “Very Good” as an offroad pedelec! more...

Summary: A fine, clean-lined city comfort pedelec which, with its flawless specification, also promises to be highly touring-capable. more...

Summary: A Bordeaux-red pleasure pedelec with a harmonious appearance. The specification is high quality, but gear shifting would benefit from a pause in power assist. more...

Summary: The UD1 stands out with its clean, straight-lined design, with the battery pleasingly integrated. This easy pedelec also delivers a hugely enjoyable ride. more...

Summary: A two-wheeled stunner: the Contrail is our off-road test winner. And there’s no doubt about where it’s heading next: up the nearest steep hill! more...

Summary: The Cityzen 1050 is a practical and versatile low step-through bike, visually striking and with great ride quality from a stepless transmission and, for its class, a very powerful motor. more...

Summary: With their Fashion e02, Dancelli have created a freshly-styled low step-through bike with a top class specification. Easy mounting and a stable frame underline our verdict: this is a ‘Very Good’ easy pedelec. more...

Summary: A flame red runabout with fully automatic gears. It’s a refreshing splash of colour among the bikes on test, especially with its flowing frame design and the ‘floating’ carrier-mounted battery. more...

TD HiTech Energy Inc. exhibited EnergyBus Tube and EnergyBus Lock with Kappstein rear motor and Gates belt drive at Taipei Cycle Show 2016. more...

March saw test-rides on the Binova flow at the Taipei Cycle Show 2016, and in April, Binova will send the production version to the ExtraEnergy test circuit. "We are now, in late March, starting to deliver our Binova flow drive systems." more...

EnergyBus-compliant components for the market of the future. Peter Broghammer (Director, Business Development, E-Mobility, Marquardt GmbH) told us more at the Taipei Cycle Show 2016. more...

With its MAX Drive mid motor BAFANG, the market leader in the European electric bike motor market, has set a new benchmark. Test ride MAX Drive at the ExtraEnergy Test IT Tracks. more...

Anton Kip (Vice President, EnergyBus e.V.) gave his verdict on the LEV Components Special Exhibition at the Taipei Cycle Show 2016: reactions have been uniformly positive, and there is huge interest in standardised charging infrastructure – worldwide. more...

Issue 13 of the ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike Magazine is in English and German, and includes 26 detailed test reports and results. Find your perfect pedelec via the product categories. But don’t forget to take a thorough test ride before you buy. more...

Taipei, Taiwan: Pedelec Award Ceremony on 3 March 2016 at Taipei Cycle Show, Nangang Exhibition Hall, 4F, Exhibits Entrance N more...

Binova flow is the first gearless central motor system with EnergyBus. It assists directly at the pedal shaft and uses a bottom bracket with sensorics especially developed for binova flow. Anyone is welcome to test ride binova flow at the ExtraEnergy Test IT Show events. more...

Binova has implemented the EnergyBus interface for communications between the individual components. This enables customers to use the drive system in a wide range of combinations without any great difficulty. more...

The Trend of 18650 Standard Li-Ion Cell Developments. Dr. Mo-Hua Yang (General Manager, TD HiTech Energy, Inc./President, EnergyBus e.V.). Free download. more...

How IEC/ISO Standards for Light EV Battery Safety, Interoperability and Public Charging Interface will Influence Battery Demand and Design for Light EV Applications. Free download available. more...

27 January 2016, Susanne Bruesch (Founder and CEO) Pedelec Adventures, Automotive Battery Conference, Industrial and Specialty Automotive, Track 2: Industrial and Specialty Automotive, Mainz, Germany. Free download. more...

piCAN-Wallbox of EnergyBus member pironex GmbH. Charger for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Including EnergyBus 2.0. Several Wall boxes can be linked to a group of diverse systems and configured through a central management software at pironex-portal.de. piCAN-Wallbox data sheet for download. more...

Electrically assisted cargo bikes are a hot trend in the cycling industry. Both demand and the range of new models on the market are developing rapidly. more...

The world record setting E-Bike Africa expedition from Glasgow to Cape Town has successfully arrived in Paris, the destination of the tour‘s first leg. more...

2016 Seminar on Technologies of EPAC Drive Systems wrapped up on December 5, 2015. more...

From 2 - 5 March 2016, ExtraEnergy invited to Taipei Cycle Show in Taipei, Taiwan. more...

Expedition Starting in Glasgow on 19th November 2015. E-Bike Africa is a world record setting expedition from Glasgow to Cape Town. Explore the world without damaging the world. more...

In autumn 2015, a total of 26 pedelecs subjected the ExtraEnergy everyday, touring and ergonomics test. Among a total of four off-road pedelecs. Here you will find a list of all pedelecs in the test. more...

The benchmark or reference bike is a normal bicycle, so not fitted with any extra motor or battery. The pedal power used on this bike is compared with the power applied when pedalling a pedelec at the same average speed. more...

The everyday and tour riding tests take place in the small town of Tanna in the Saale-Orla district in Thuringia, Germany. more...

The ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike riding test autumn 2015 is completed. The test riders. What is their motivation to participate in the ExtraEnergy Test? What are their favorites in the test? more...

HiTech Energy exhibited at Splendor Hotel during Taichung Bike Week 2015 from 20 to 23 October 2015. ExtraEnergy spoke to Constance Chiu, Senior Manager of HiTech Energy. more...

REHAU was exhibiting at Taichung Bike Week 2015 in Taiwan as part of the ExtraEnergy LEV Components Special Exhibition. more...

Santa Monica EV uses ExtraEnergy´s Components Special Exhibition as presentation platform for its product BEAMts at TBW 2015. more...

The EnergyTube Holding GmbH presented its product developments at the IAA 2015. Multi-functional, multi-purpose, universally-applicable energy combined with a completely different protective mechanism. more...

Tino Hülsenbeck (MD pironex GmbH) informed on EnergyBus compatible smart interfaces for pedelecs using piTrack-Bike and piBike-Box. more...

Operational loads on comercially used cargo pedelecs and public fleet pedelecs at IAA 2015. Download now available. more...

Eduard Stolz, IEC/ISO Joint Project Team Convenor, informed on the development of the harmonized standard on LEV Parking and Charging Solutions requested by the EU Mandate 468 from 2010. Download now. more...

EnergyBus Infrastructure World impresses EU Commissioner. For the 2015 International Motor Show (IAA) ExtraEnergy organised multiple test tracks for pedelecs, e-bikes, e-scooters and smart balancing vehicles. more...

ExtraEnergy spoke to Nicolas Urien (Project Director Cycling for Growth Initiative) at IAA 2015 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. EnergyBus is a member of the CIC (Cycling Industry Club) from ECF (European Cyclists' Federation). Things have changed in the right direction. ECF exhibiting at IAA would have been unthinkable a few years ago.  more...

On the 28th August 2015, the ExtraEnergy Pedelec Awards were presented to the winners of the Spring 2015 Test season. more...

The next ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike Test will start on 12 October 2015. Registration and vehicle delivery until 9 October 2015. Book now. more...

Issue 12 of the ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike Magazine is in English, German and Chinese, and includes 14 detailed test reports and results. Feature highlights include series hybrid pedelecs, youth pedelecs, sound for pedelecs and LEV components. more...

For immediate publication. more...

EUROBIKE, Friedrichshafen, Germany, 26 - 29 August 2015. ExtraEnergy Stage and lectures EUROBIKE ACADEMY, organised by ExtraEnergy, for download and print. more...

On 27 April 2015, EnergyTube was selected best Innovative Key Technology within the Energy Storage World Forum in Rome. more...

The combination of competences of ExtraEnergy and Greenfinder shall reliably lead all prospective costumers to the vehicles which are perfectly fitted to their wishes. more...

2013 annual production of 82 million conventional bicycles and 37 million electric two wheelers commonly electric scooters legalized as bicycles. more...

Press publication for immediate release: Pedelec Award Ceremony, test rides on bikes from the ExtraEnergy Test IT Show and on test bikes from the current test session, with test reports, and as the final touch the LEV Components Special Exhibition. more...

EnergyTube - the first batteries with swarm communication for multi-use in Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Information now available in Spanish language. more...

The focus of the ergonomics test is how the pedelec performs in everyday use. more...

ExtraEnergy has tested pedelecs and e-bikes as an independent organisation since 1992. The tests have always been carried out under predominantly real-world conditions, and they include a riding test, the ergonomics test and now, for the first time, an extensive off-road pedelec test. more...

The riding test consists of a test circuit of 14.5 km in total, for evaluating performance in everyday riding and touring capability. more...

Topographic map view and video clip. more...

With over 20 years of development behind it, the well-proven ExtraEnergy test methodology has attracted the attention of the China Bicycle Association (CBA). more...

The projects "Charge & Lock Cable for Pedelecs" and "elros - Electric mobility for Rostock" prizewinning at the E-Bike Award 2014 at INTERMOT in Cologne. more...

RWE and ExtraEnergy awarded best pedelec concepts at INTERMOT in Cologne. more...

The 2nd edition of "Getting connected - Electromobility and infrastructure". Now available in German language. Download for free. more...

Höganäs at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Lectures on the standardization prozess at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE 2014. "In the beginning of the next year, standards will be available for most topics." Download now available. more...

Interview within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE 2014. Expert oriented Meeting Point paired with exhibition and top-class presentations unique in the LEV components sector. more...

Seen at EUROBIKE 2014. Soft-power assistance and Bluetooth interaction with most smartphones. more...

Cables and connectors displayed at LEV Components Special Exhibition. Interview Joyce and Gorden Hsu. more...

Torque displayed at LEV Components Special Exhibition. Interview Mr. Tang MingXi. more...

In an increasingly diverse marketplace, pedelec customers and manufacturers have a multitude of drive systems to choose from. Ever more suppliers continue to add to the range on offer, although really significant market share is split among just a few suppliers. more...

E. Ziegler Metallbearbeitung AG at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Peter Opsvik AS at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Methode Electronics at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

EnergyBus at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

BATSO at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Stealth Electric Bikes at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

Plugn´n Charge at LEV Components Special Exhibition worldwide. more...

EUROBIKE 30 August 2014. Lars Sjöberg about the new drive system based on the TFM technology which was launched during EUROBIKE 2014 together with the German battery supplier Varta Microbatteries GmbH. more...

The ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike Magazine no. 10. For the first time trilingual, in English, German and Chinese. Including 16 detailed test results. The key-issue of this tenth edition is on LEV Components. Enjoy reading. more...

EUROBIKE, 29 August 2014. A spectacular journey presented on the ExtraEnergy Stage. more...

EUROBIKE, 29 August 2014. Ettrak - a supply system for electrical transport in cities and urban areas within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE. Download now. more...

EUROBIKE 28 August 2014. EnergyTubes: rugged, reliable, safe, all-purpose, scalable, networked, and inexpensive within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE. Downloads now available. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 August 2014. Lecture on identification of safe batteries for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE. more...

EUROBIKE, 28 August 2014. Integrating different battery technologies, based on more than thirty years of experience within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE. more...

EUROBIKE, 27/28 August 2014. From basic principles to up-to-date tools within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE. Download now available. more...

EUROBIKE, 28 August 2014. Lectures on Digital Drive Systems within the LEV Components Special Exhibition. Synergy between the human engine and the bike itself. Downloads now available. more...

EUROBIKE, 28 August 2014. Lectures on New Pedelec Drive Systems within the LEV Components Special Exhibition. Downloads now available. more...

EUROBIKE, 28 August 2014. Lecture on IEC/ISO Standardization within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE. Download now available. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 to 30 August 2014. Hands-on experience. IDbike TMM4 torque sensor, motor controller, riding software and LCD display at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. Wuxing electric bicycle parts at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. High torque within a small build-in space. Cleanmobile electric drive system at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. FORSEE POWER e-mobility, robotics, energy storage, bus, boat & trucks at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. Hands-on experience. Sempu Bottom Bracket Torque Sensor and Front Integrated Motor at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. Hands-on experience. Hitech Energy`s world first energy saving feature allows battery packs to store for 3.5 years. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. Hands-on experience. Bafang motors at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. Hands-on experience. Shanghai Ying Yu integrated cable solution products at the LEV Components Special Exhibition, Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 - 30 August 2014. Put your hands world first on KING-METER´s NOKEE display at the LEV Components Special Exhibition, Foyer East, 1st floor. more...

Anyone who is interested to meet Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) and components manufacturers is warmly invited to participate. The trip will start right after EUROBIKE in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 31 August to 7 September 2014. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 August 2014. Lectures on Established Pedelec Drive Systems within the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE. Downloads now available. more...

Exhibit worldwide at the most important trade fairs. Two products for free. Now even more service. Raise profile most effective. more...

EUROBIKE, 27 to 30 August 2014. Meet EnergyBus partner emtas GmbH at the LEV Components Special Exhibition at EUROBIKE 2014. more...

The Senat Department for Urban Development and Environment in Berlin is currently searching for public bike parking management strategies. EnergyBus is the solution. more...

Version 2.0 of the open communications standard CiA 454 has now been released. Investment security guaranteed; milestone reached. more...

Greenway Battery at LEV Components Special Exhibition. The next opportunity to see Greenway Battery is at EUROBIKE in Friedrichshafen, Germany. more...

EUROBIKE 2014, TRAVEL TALK. On 29 August 2014, Hannes Neupert (President ExtraEnergy e.V.) informed on Communication Interface in Pedelecs. Downloads now available. more...

The long-awaited ExtraEnergy Pedelec and E-Bike Magazine no. 9. For the first time bilingual, in German and English language. Including more than 50 detailed test results plus cargo pedelec test. The test has clearly demonstrated that cargo bikes are by no means all the same. Sometimes it takes two tries. more...

One of the submitted projects of the E-Bike Awards 2014 is  „e-mobility Rügen“. Angela Merkel visted the E-Bike Award participant on 16 May 2014. more...

The official EnergyBus CiA 454 release ceremony will take place on 4 July 2014 in Merseburg, Germany. Anyone is invited. more...

Milestone for standardised public charging stations for LEVs (Light Electric Vehicles). Release of the EnergyBus CiA 454 communications open standard. more...

elros is an EnergyBus compatible fully automated pedelec rental system in Rostock, Germany. Since 6 June 2014, "elros" is launched. Under the slogan “Hin und weg mit Pedelec” a total of 26 pedelecs are offered to interested users. more...

TÜV Rheinland Group informed about BATSO at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany, from 4 to 6 June 2014. more...

BATSO 02 for stationary batteries released. more...

Risky solar energy storage devices. “Family homes will burn!” There is a save solution. more...

EnergyBus components, Software and Services are an important part of the LEV Components Special Exhibition. The next stops of the exhibition will be at EUROBIKE, Interbike, INTERMOT, Asia Bike and electronica. more...

EnergyBus compliant products of E. Ziegler Metallbearbeitung AG for pedelec fleets and rental schemes. Illustrated by the ELMOS sub-project "elros" in Rostock, Germany. Download now available. more...

The open day at ExtraEnergy e.V. brought together Pedelec Adventure with EnergyBus-compatible products. Visitors streamed to the Saale-Orla district on the 24th May 2014 and gained a glimpse of how the future, networked by EnergyBus, will look. more...

Swappable batteries for Light electric vehicles within the IEC/ISO/TC69/JPT61851-3. Free download of Hannes Neupert´s speech on 29 May 2014 in Turin, Italy. more...

A pilot scheme in Kenya indicates how force of habit can facilitate exit from nuclear and fossil-fuel energy. EnergyTubes go one step further. more...

Pedelec pioneer Susanne Brüsch and her Pedelec Adventures team rode through Iceland's amazing landscapes on electric bikes for four weeks. On 4,000 km the Mongolia-proven adventurers faced the elements of the North and ever new challenges for electric mobility. Susanne Brüsch reports. more...

The open day at ExtraEnergy in Tanna, Thuringia, Germany, on May 24, 2014, is packed with pedelec adventure. more...

3D printed mountain bike wheels are produced quick and cost effective. The future of bike production. more...

The 24th China Cycle Show hosted the LEV Components Special Exhibition from the 13th to 16th April 2014. This, the largest cycle show in China with over 1,300 exhibitors, as ever also attracted a vast audience, with over 100,000 trade visitors and exhibitors from around the world. more...

On 10 May 2014, the ExtraEnergy Test IT Show will invite to test ride 16 different pedelecs at the Rad-Aktionstag in Ludwigsburg. more...

Lectures of Hannes Neupert (Executive Director EnergyBus e.V.) and Prof. Sergio M. Savaresi (Politecnico di Milano) at China Cycle Show 2014. Free download now available. more...

EnergyBus booklet, issue 11, April 2014. Now available. more...

For immediate publication: Universally-applicable energy storage system celebrates its launch. In the context of the project collaboration between the VDMA Electromobility Forum and EnergyBus e.V., ROPA engineering presents the first batteries with swarm communication. more...

2014 edition of Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports (EBWR) now available. more...

Within the Industrial Users Conference at CeBIT 2014, Hannes Neupert (EnergyBus e. V.) and Torsten Gedenk (emtas GmbH) informed around the EnergyBus topic. more...

Further development of pedelec infrastructure is one of the national government’s major objectives. Project proposals until 1 August 2014. LEV Conference informs on 3 October 2014. more...

On the 4th April 2014, EnergyBus partner emtas GmbH taught technical instructors and tutors at the Lycée Technique Ettelbruck in Luxembourg. more...

For immediate publication: EnergyBus e.V. and VDMA Electromobility Forum agree project collaboration more...

On 21 May 2014, CAN in Automation (CiA) will organize a CANopen seminar in Nuremberg, Germany. The seminar will be held in German language. Early booking discount until 20 April 2014. more...

Enjoy pedelec test rides from 5 to 7 September 2014 at the "Tag der Sachsen" in Großenhain, Germany. more...

On 6 March 2014, the ExtraEnergy Pedelec Awards were handed over to the winners of the pedelec and e-bike test 2013/14. more...

LEV standardization is radical and it is new. How to join the new Horizon 2020 Work Program which identified € 5 - 8 mio. for research on radically new light vehicle concepts. more...

From the 10th to 14th of March 2014, around 210 000 trade show visitors had the opportunity to learn all about the latest developments in the LEV components market at the ExtraEnergy Services GmbH stand at CeBIT 2014. more...

On 7 March 2014, EnergyBus partner emtas GmbH offered a technical training at Taipei Cycle Show. Hannes Neupert opened the training and informed on future plans. more...

The LEV Components Special Exhibition celebrated its debut from the 5th to 8th of March at the Taipei International Cycle Show. more...

On 10 March 2013, EnergyBus member MyStromer AG launched the new ST2. EnergyBus connector and permanent cloud connection included. more...

On 6 and 7 May 2014, EnergyBus Partner emtas GmbH offers a CANopen and EnergyBus at the company´s headquarer in Merseburg. more...

The LEV Components Special Exhibition makes technology and products visible all over the world. World premiere at Taipei Cycle Show 2014, from 5 to 8 March 2014, in Nangang Exhibition Hall, 4F, Exhibits Entrance N. more...

ExtraEnergy is moving to Schleiz. Schleiz, Germany, to become the centre of the Light Electric Vehicle industry. more...

Lecture by Hannes Neupert (Extra Energy / EnergyBus) on 26 March 2014 in Aschaffenburg. more...

Open day at ExtraEnergy on 24 May 2014. Anyone is warmly welcome to test ride new pedelecs of 2014. Enjoy guided tours through the LEV museum in Tanna. more...

On 6 March, the winners of the pedelec and e-bike test will be honoured at Taipei Cycle Show 2014. Anyone is warmly welcome to join. Closing date for ExtraEnergy Test IT Track is 1 February. more...

The LEV Conference will take place from 2 to 3 October 2014 at INTERMOT in Cologne. We offer early booking discounts until 1 May 2014. more...

Awards ceremony will take place at the LEV Conference at INTERMOT in Cologne on 2nd October 201. Participants can apply now. more...

Pedelec test rides from 14 to 16 February at HanseMesse in Rostock, Germany. more...

On the 10th December 2013, the JTF Energy Management Working Group met at the headquarters of EnergyBus member Pironex GmbH in Rostock. more...

LEV Conference and E-Bike Award 2014. Our bundle offer for media partners. more...

On the first evening of the Taipei Cycle Show 2014 the first  annual EnergyBus Member Meeting will take place on 5 March 2014. more...

EnergyTube enables to build up an organic, self-constructed power grid with swarm intelligence. For applications like solar storage, charging stations, emergency power supply or isolated power plants. more...

The EnergyBus adapter enables to turn any pedelec / Light-Electric-Vehicle into an EnergyBus compliant vehicle. Ideal for pedelec rental tasks. Already available on the market. more...

From 2 to 3 October 2014, the INTERMOT at Cologne Exhibition Center will once again be the international center for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). more...

Basic information on EnergyBus connectors, controller and implementation plus extensions for isolated power grids. By Torsten Gedenk (emtas GmbH). more...

EnergyBus got the official confirmation to mirror the IEC/ISO activities on standardization on a political level for the next eight years. more...

emtas GmbH launched a free EnergyBus DemoKit for LEV components at SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg from 26 to 28 November 2013. About the DemoKit. more...

For immediate release: BATSO e.V. - Leading battery experts in Top positions more...

On  October 17, 2013 the Battery Safety Organization (BATSO) elected a new Board of Directors at the General Member Meeting in Kreuth at Tegernsee, Germany. About the new Board. more...

CAN in Automation is inviting. Register now to get your early-booking discount. more...

On 5 September 2013, Asian manufacturers and media visited Cube, SLG testing lab, Diamant and EnergyBus seminar organizer emtas GmbH. more...

ExtraEnergy e.V. is pushing quality of pedelecs and e-bikes for 21 years and is regularly inviting representatives of the Chinese media, government and experts of the LEV industry to meet European manufacturers. more...

By invitation of Jean Chen, Grace S. Ruan (President & Publisher Wheel Giant) participated in the LEV educational trip from 2 to 6 September 2013. "I can recommend this trip. You can learn very good which is good for the Taiwanese industry." more...

From 2 to 6 September 2013, Zhao Jie (General Manager) of Fujian Menshine New Energy Vehicle Technology Co., LTD participated in the educational tour throughout Germany to get further information on the European market. more...

Educational trip around the key issue Light-Electric-Vehicle (LEV) from 2 to 6 September 2013. LEV Museum, EBike Lounge, Atelier Papenfuss and WINORA-STAIGER on 2 and 3 September. more...

From 2 to 6 September 2013, Joyce and Gorden Hsu of the companies Sunshine Technology in Taiwan and Shanghai Ying Yu Electronic in China participated in the educational trip throughout Germany to get further information on standardization. more...

On 6 September 2013, Asian manufacturers visited pedelec manufacturer Riese & Müller and Messingschlager, one of the leading importers of bike parts. more...

SPS IPC Drives is Europe’s leading exhibition for electric automation. more...

The bicycle industry took an active role when EN 15194 for pedelecs was developed and updated. But so far only the motorcycle Industry took part in the process of more...

In about 3 to 4 years, the EnergyBus Standard (EBS) will rule Europe-wide. The bike and Tourism Congress TRAVEL TALK at EUROBIKE informed on the standardized Charge & Lock Cable within the EnergyBus pilot project in the regions of the German Alps.  more...

The tour started on 2 September 2013, right after EUROBIKE. On 4 September, the LEV component manufacturers SRAM, Schaeffler and TQ were visited. more...

Bike shop of a different kind. Originally, the idea of an electric bike café lounge is from Korea - an extremely successful new pedelec lifestyle concept. more...

Participants will get basic information on the CAN open based EnergyBus technology in Nuremberg. Hannes Neupert (EnergyBus) will be one of the speakers. more...

silent-e is the result of a collaboration between gobaX and Electragil. The Pedelecs with Acron drive system will be available from March 2014. more...

The Charge & Lock Cable of the Charging Infrastructure EnergyBus Pilot Scheme live at the ABUS booth in hall A 5, booth no. 500 at EUROBIKE 2013. more...

EnergyBus compliant products at Taipei Cycle Show 2014. EnergyBus members get free space to exhibit their products.  There is a limited amount of space. more...

At the last open day at ExtraEnergy e.V., the ExtraEnergy Test GmbH invited to test ride the vehicles of the test Spring 2013. The whole ExtraEnergy Team thanks all visitors who visited ExtraEnergy to enjoy Pedelec riding pleasure. more...

The Taipei Cycle Show takes place from 5 to 8 March 2014. Register your Pedelecs and E-Bikes now! Closing date: 1 February 2014. more...

According to eCycleElectric, USA Ebike Market doubles over numbers published in Electric Bike WorldWide Reports for 2012. more...

Taipei Cycle d&i awards have become Asia’s top event for promoting design and innovation in the bicycle industry. Submit your LEV component, accessory, E-Bike or Pedelec now. more...

The winners of the first large format book on pedelecs have been selected. The book covers smart technology and advanced design to top visual trends. more...

On June 17, 2013, the founders of Pedelec Adventures, specialized journalist Susanne Bruesch and expedition manager Ondra Veltrusky took off on their next expedition on electric bikes. more...

In which European city is the percentage of cycling the highest? German cities take top positions. The ranking of the Traffic Club Austria (VCÖ) could be interpreted as indication for cities with higher demand for pedelecs. more...

The CE mark, which implies an EC Declaration of Conformity by the manufacturer, is all around (...) more...

For the last 30 years or so we in Europe have been on a long road from national autonomy to a single unified governance – although it would really be much better to strive towards worldwide unifichange (...) more...

Making safety visible. With extra power of up to 250 W at speeds of up to 25 km/h, riding is fun even uphill: and this applies even for retired people, environmentally aware housewives and indeed for anyone who wants (...) more...

On 1 June 2013 ExtraEnergy welcomed visitors on the occasion of the open day. A lot of visitors were concerned about the latest pedelec test results of Stiftung Warentest and ADAC. more...

Scaremongering instead of concretized requirements are in the foreground of Stiftung Warentest and ADAC. ExtraEnergy values the test `poor`. In terms of transparency Stiftung Warentest and ADAC must become better. more...

Ms. Antje Hopf is new contact person around EnergyBus. Her work experience at ExtraEnergy e.V. will strengthen the EnergyBus topic. Register now to receive the EnergyBus newsletter. more...

The vintage pedelec Cykno recalls the past. Including battery and integrated charge cable, it weighs 26 kg. more...

Go Pedelec! Country Manager Thomas Lewis published the final report of the Go Pedelec! project. more...

The ExtraEnergy CHECK IN booth at ISPO BIKE 2013. Your direct access to the worldwide largest indoor TEST-Track for Pedelecs and E-Bikes in the E-Mobility Hall. Book now! more...

Next open day at ExtraEnergy e.V. in Tanna will take place on 1 June 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are looking forward to you! more...

The new 2013 Edition of Frank Jamerson's Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports (EBWR) now available (...) more...

48.5% anti-dumping duty on bicycles imported into the EU from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka (...) more...

From 20 to 23 March 2013, EnergyBus was the most future-oriented topic at Taipei International Cycle Show. In addition, the ExtraEnergy Test IT Track invited to test ride the power of electric drive. more...

On 21 March 2013, the award ceremony of the ExtraEnergy Pedelec Test 2012/13 took place at Taipei International Cycle Show. more...

“There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home” predicted Ken Olson, president of Digital Equipment Corporation in 1977. Ready for the future? more...

The next ExtraEnergy online magazine will be issued in German and English language from 13 March 2013. Benefit from our bundle offer and save up to 900 Euro! more...

On 10 and 11 April 2013, a seminar for CANopen and one for EnergyBus will take place. Participants will be introduced into the basics of both technologies in one day each. The seminars are given in German language. more...

Pro-active legislation would help support the popularisation of pedelecs as a means of eco-mobile transport both in rural and urban areas. more...

Requests around pedelecs to local politicians, authorities, companies, parents, school governors and teachers, tourism authorities, town planners, industry groups, manufacturers, dealers, standards setters, mobility consultants and energy consultants. more...

A network of new bicycle expressways is now being created in the Netherlands, aimed particularly at convincing commuters who travel less than 15 km to switch from the car to a bicycle or pedelec. more...

Because most laws evolve from history, and so won’t be suitable for new things like pedelecs, we’re taking the opportunity to write down what we would like. more...

To be convincing, new technologies need to be experienced. For electric vehicles, experience has shown that the test ride is the argument with the greatest persuasive power. more...

You can grasp what a pedelec is intellectually but its essence can’t be imagined - only experienced. more...

Whether legislation can have a decisive effect on the success, or lack of success, of new developments, is often questioned. more...

Cycling enthusiasts have set themselves against it for many years, believing the bicycle to be one of the greatest engineering achievements of mankind, and immune to the electrification virus. more...

Availability of information and the possibility of accessing it almost anywhere via mobile data networks has already made its mark on our everyday mobility, and it will increasingly define and transform it. more...

10 reasons why the pedelec will catch on as a form of transport. more...

Technological progress has in industrialised societies led to a decline in exercise. The consequences are muscular degeneration and an increase in(...) more...

Or: what is really ecologically sustainable? Pedelecs could drive a drastic reduction in energy use, necessary for the transition to renewable energy. more...

Within the EU Go Pedelec! project, Thomas Lewis (Go Pedelec country manager, energieautark consulting GmbH) prepared a list of key pedelec data on energy and sustainability. more...

Bike+ is a pedelec which does not necessarily require plug in recharge. Realized as parallel hybrid in the version of a mild hybrid, "bike+" is neither a standard bike nor a standard pedelec. It is a "morphodite". more...

Munich Expo and ExtraEnergy France join together to organise an event around the industry of electric two-wheelers.

From 16 to 18 April. more...

We carry batteries around constantly in our everyday lives: we walk around with them in our trouser pockets, put them on our bed- side tables and even into childrens' cots. more...

Electricity is generally something which you need to use just as soon as it’s generated – so something that is very transient. But the existence of batteries is fortunate indeed, because without them a pedelec would be impossible. more...

Concentrated knowledge around public charging infrastructure for Pedelecs and E-Bikes in one document. All specialized lectures on the LEV Conference 2012 now available. more...

The Go Pedelec! handbook offers an introduction to the subject of pedelecs and their potential for society and the economy, to their promotion as products, and to their problems and opportunities. Free downloads in Czech, Dutch, English, Hungarian, and Italian! more...

As an independent organisation ExtraEnergy has tested pedelecs since 1993, and over the years has developed and published a stringent methodology and measurement techniques all targeting what users really want from their pedelecs. more...

Best Practice: Pedelecs for academics more...

Best Practice: Pedelecs as municipal transport. more...

Examples of public charging infrastructure. From forbidden and dangerous to the solution of the future. more...

Municipal decision-makers see pedelecs as an opportunity for cities. Significance of electric-assisted cargo bikes and potential in commuting traffic still underestimated. more...

Brief guide for decision making about charging infrastructure. more...

Widespread infrastructure demands standardisation! more...

Best Practice: EnergyBus (EB) is the first and thus far only standard worldwide which has been developed from the start for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). more...

On 30 August 2012, the organizations ZVEI e.V., ZIV e.V. and BATSO e.V. announced their plans to work on an Europe-wide safety standard for LEV batteries. more...

First impressions ISPO BIKE 2012. Test ride more than 250 Pedelecs. It`s possible until 19 August 2012 in the E-Mobility Hall B6 in Munich. more...

The ChargeLockCable combines charging for light electric vehicles (LEVs) with theft protection and security, turning it into a cycle lock at the same time. Find out more at INTERMOT 2012! more...

On 14 July, the annual general meeting of ExtraEnergy took place in Kirchheim-Teck. more...

Updated video clip on Pedelec race in Stuttgart, 2007. Trained bikers and city prominents competed. more...

Pedelec infrastructure was one of the main topics of the Go Pedelec! MDM Worshop at the Cities for Mobility conference in Stuttgart on 2 July 2012. more...

On 9 July 2012, Go Pedelec invited to become an expert in Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Venue was the office of Braking-Sunstar S.p.A. in Brianza, Italy. more...

The BATSO (Battery Safety Organization) battery test laboratory at the ITRI test institute shows a video on riskiness of unsafe batteries. more...

ELMOS is a new EU funded project promoting Pedelecs in the South Baltic area. ExtraEnergy ist associated partner and supports the project. more...

On 7 March 2012, the BATSO (BATtery Safety Organization) workshop worked on a safe and simple life with batteries for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). Why BATSO, how much for test and certification, and why are there no recycling rates for LEV batteries? Read the answers here. more...

ExtraEnergy started using the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method for evaluating e-vehicles at the end of 2009. The QFD method matches a list of consumer wishes to (...) more...

Advertising with ExtraEnergy is the direct access to your  target group. more...

The Pedelecs of the Hungarian manufacturer M55 Bike are Transformers or Iron Man look-alikes. They are tailor-made and start at a price of (...) more...

The electric-assisted water craft SeaScape is the pedelec on the water. At the occasion of the 43rd International Boat Show Düsseldorf, it was introduced to the public. more...

In 2011, Derby Cycle placed the 18 Ah battery on to the market. Forced by the company, the sales argument „range“ got a great deal of attention. This year, the 25 Ah battery will follow. Yet we all know, the range of electric bikes is relative. It is influenced by (...) more...

The EnergyBus Workshop „Charge-Lock Cable and mobile Safety“ developed a new system for simultaneously charging and locking LEVs (Light Electric Vehicles). more...

Since 1997, people test ride pedelecs on our Test IT Tracks worldwide, meanwhile with four Test IT Tracks throughout Europe. In January 2011, ExtraEnergy gave a new facelift to the Show. With the participation of renowned manufacturers including (...) more...

New: Test IT Show internet presence! Interested test riders, event organizers, and manufacturers find all information bundled on one website. more...

Bike Expo is scheduled for 21 to 24 July in Munich, but already the number of confirmed bookings received from e-bike exhibitors stands 26% above last year's number. And more bookings are received daily. Bike Expo emphasizes pedelecs and e-bikes, but all types of 2-wheel vehicles will be represented for the first time this year. more...

Dr. Frieder Herb, longstanding ExtraEnergy associate and member, concluded his doctoral studies on the aging of batteries and fuel cells at the university of Ulm in 2010. Thanks to his research it is now possible to predict the lifespan of pedelec and e-bike batteries. more...

Test-riding is the best way to sell consumers on pedelecs and e-bikes. Since 1997 ExtraEnergy has convinced thousands of people on its so-called Test IT Tracks. Today manufacturers, the European Union (EU) and event organizers also believe in the power of test rides - as partners in the ExtraEnergy Test IT Show. more...

BATSO is a battery safety and certification standard. Batteries tested according to BATSO directions are certified with the BATSO seal. The project partners of BATtery Safety Organization are ExtraEnergy, ITRI, TUV Rheinland Taiwan, and UL. more...

The annual conference on Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), organized by ExtraEnergy, is a key industry event. It affords the opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in electric mobility worldwide. The LEV Conference is held in Taiwan and Germany every other year.  more...